Director of Facilities
Director of Facilities
The University of Valley Forge invites applicants for the position of Director of Facilities. The Director of Facilities manages the overall day-to-day maintenance, grounds, and housekeeping operations of the University with a staff of about 15. The Director is responsible for coordinating communication and processes with different departments on campus. They must be a creative problem solver and work well with the Facilities team and the leadership on campus. This position reports to the Director of Operations.
General Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and implement projects, programs, and initiatives as directed.
Supervise, advise and evaluate department staff. Manage human resources via yearly staff evaluations, policy compliance. Interview, hire, train and recruit new department staff.
Prepare, analyze, and provide reports on facilities projects.
Serve as liaison between University departments, vendors, government agencies, and external organizations.
Is the single point of contact for the department with respect to facilities management issues campus-wide.
Oversee the implementation of all in-house and contracted landscape projects, providing coordination, supervision, and planning as requested.
Responsible for directing equipment repairs and preventative maintenance programs.
Ensure that staff is student focused and well versed in the core values of the University and execution thereof.
Coordinate with campus service providers for necessary support including, but not limited to facilities set-up, maintenance, and custodial needs.
Manage financially sound performance and monitor budget versus expenditures of department accounts. Implement cost control mechanisms for labor and inventory.
Is the essential employee for the department for severe weather or significant campus events.
Attend Director meetings and other meetings as assigned.
Work Environment
The Director of Facilities works in an office but also spends a large percentage of the time tending to needs around campus. The Director will be required to effectively and quickly commute from one location to another within the campus.
Spiritual Requirements
All employees must be openly committed followers of Christ and sign the Community Life Standards.
Qualifications and Abilities
Ability to work with and organize a team.
Visualize and implement Facilities protocols and procedures that enhance the physical campus.
Visualize and implement training, protocols, and procedures that enhance the operation of the Facilities department.
Skills and Knowledge
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized.
Adept problem solving.
Detail oriented.
Able to investigate potential problems.
Work proactively rather than reactively.
Education and/or Experience
Five years of experience in leadership preferred.
Professional memberships/credentials preferred.
Maintenance: 3 years (Required)
Supervising experience: 3 years (Required)
Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required)
Job Information
To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to: Veronica A. Bird Director – Human Resources.
Job Type:
- Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Pay:
- $48,000.00 – $52,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work setting:
- In-person
Work Location:
- In person
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
The University
The University of Valley Forge (UVF) is an accredited Christian university of the Arts, Sciences, and Professions located on a beautiful 100+ acre campus in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. With 52 undergraduate majors, eight graduate programs, and dozens of credentialed and dedicated professors, UVF is committed to the mission to prepare individuals for a life of service and leadership in the church and the world.
The University hereby affirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, genetic information, or status as a disabled veteran.
To be considered for this position, please email resume to:
University of Valley Forge
Human Resources
Email: HR@valleyforge.edu
